Discover Your Next Adventure: Take the Scenic Route
Nearly a century ago, Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines chartered the first airplane tour over the magnificent Grand Canyon. Today, nearly 300,000 passengers from around the world book our Grand Canyon airplane tours each year. Our company has grown to include Southwest destinations like Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, and beyond. Choose from over 20 airplane tours offering a variety of time and budget-friendly options, as well as exciting tour upgrades. Experience sightseeing at new heights when you join us on an airplane to the Grand Canyon or any of our other spectacular destinations.
With over 20 tours to choose from, you may not know where to begin! See if you can find some travel inspiration from these popular Grand Canyon airplane tours, favorites amongst our passengers, over a million and counting.
Page, Arizona may not be a household name, but outside of this city lie some of the most remarkable and world-famous natural landforms in the world. This tour allows you to fly over both Horseshoe Bend and the massive expanse of Lake Powell - whose otherworldly formation draws massive tourist visitation annually.
Departure: Page/Antelope Canyon
Destination: Page/Antelope Canyon
Duration: 30 minutes
Planning to visit the Grand Canyon National Park? Discover even more incredible sights from the sky! The South Rim Airplane tour features aerial sights of the magnificent canyon expanse as well as the Colorado River below you. A perfect day tour for any Grand Canyon vacation.
Departure: Grand Canyon National Park
Destination: Grand Canyon National Park
Duration: 40 minutes
If you have a free morning or afternoon in your Las Vegas vacation, you can reach the Grand Canyon West with plenty of time to explore. Experience exciting aerial views of the canyon from your airplane window, then visit them again on foot for additional sights!
Departure: Las Vegas
Destination: Grand Canyon West
Duration: 7 hours
If you’re planning to visit Las Vegas, set aside a day or even just a few hours in your vacation for a Grand Canyon airplane tour or a visit to our other incredible destinations. Take a look at some of our most popular Grand Canyon tours from Las Vegas.
Soar across the expanse of the Mojave Desert to the Grand Canyon's West Rim in a first-rate aircraft. Sights of the Hoover Dam, the glittering waters of Lake Mead, and the Colorado River are just outside the cabin windows.
Duration: 4 Hours
This sightseeing airplane tour from Las Vegas offers passengers aerial views of the desert scenery en route to the Grand Canyon National Park. Upon landing, passengers will have ample time to shop, dine, and explore the various lookout points in the area.
Duration: 9.5 Hours
Antelope Canyon is one of the world’s most famous natural destinations. This Las Vegas tour flies to Page, Arizona - home of this impressive canyon, and includes a guided tour into its depths. This airplane tour also flies over Horseshoe Bend, a famous region of the Colorado River.
Duration: 10-11 Hours
Bar 10 Ranch is a secluded property in the northern canyon region, offering guests exciting Grand Canyon activities such as ATV tours, Polaris Ranger rides, and horseback. Fly to the ranch and enjoy 2 days and one night surrounded by the remote canyon scenery.
Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
Scenic offers a variety of bus tours from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon. Check out our most in-demand bus tours below.
Many visitors to Las Vegas - and even locals - do not realize the proximity of Hoover Dam to the Strip. This half-day trip offers bus transportation from the Las Vegas Strip to this world-famous piece of architecture, where passengers will then experience a guided tour through the dam’s interior and ample exploration time.
Duration: 4.5 Hours
The West Rim features some of the most unique Grand Canyon lookout points and sightseeing opportunities. This bus tour transports passengers from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West for a day long sightseeing adventure, including shuttle service to several famous areas of the West Rim.
Duration: 12 Hours
This daylong adventure from the South Rim offers adventurers the most exciting way to explore the Grand Canyon - from the bottom! Float between the ancient canyon walls and even around the world-famous Horseshoe Bend, with time to dock the raft and swim. You’ll even see ancient petroglyphs hidden within the rock walls.
Duration: 12.5 Hours
Travel from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park via a luxury sightseeing motorcoach, with sights of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Mojave Desert along the way. Upon arrival, passengers will have ample time to explore the canyon sights, eat, and shop before returning to the Las Vegas area.
Duration: 14 Hours
If you’re planning an adventure for a large group such as a family reunion or a company team building event, Scenic Airlines can arrange a fully customized sightseeing event for you! Our fleet can accommodate groups of any size and our reservations specialists are trained to organize even the most challenging schedules. Learn more about arranging your large group excursion to the Grand Canyon and beyond.
Find answers for some of our most frequent inquiries. Read a full list of Frequently Asked Questions here.
Where is Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines located?
We operate out of four air terminals, located in Boulder City, Nevada, at the South Rim (near the entrance to Grand Canyon National Park), the West Rim of the Grand Canyon, and in Page, Arizona. Visit our Why Scenic page for more information about our terminal locations.
Which days are tours available?
Most tours we offer operate year round. However, there are some tours that are seasonal, such as tours involving a lengthy raft duration or include an overnight stay at Bar 10 Ranch.
How do I book a tour with Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines?
We encourage our customers to book online to take advantage of our best pricing. You may also book by telephone at (702) 638-3300 or toll free within the United States at (800) 634-6801.
Do you require identification or a passport to fly?
All passengers must present one valid government-issued form of identification.
Does the airline provide roundtrip shuttle service?
From the Las Vegas area, Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines provides complimentary shuttle service to and from most major hotels on the main part of the Strip, which encompasses the area between the Stratosphere and Mandalay Bay. We also pick up at most major hotels in the Downtown area. If you're staying on or near the Strip and we do not pick up at your particular hotel, we would attempt to pick you up at hotel closest to where you're staying. At the South Rim, we do not provide airport shuttle service as many area hotels are within 10 minutes' driving time. Some hotels in Tusayan offer airport shuttle service. Inside the park, taxi service is available 24 hours a day with prior arrangement. The fare from the park to Grand Canyon National Park Airport is approximately $5/person each way.
Are there any hidden fees or extra charges that I need to pay at check-in?
Absolutely not! The rate we quote you is the rate you pay. No guesswork, no unexpected taxes or fees.
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